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So it's a merry little Christmas then that

we're all supposed to have we might be allowed to hug each other we might be allowed to share

some mince pies we might be allowed to travel between homes and we might even be allowed to open one

or two presents if ever you thought you would find yourself in a more ludicrous situation than

this one I'd love to know what it would have been yesterday Yesterday, Dr. Strangelove, aka Chris Witty, the chief medical officer, stared blankly at the

cameras as he delivered his verdict with Boris Johnson at his side. Clearly, reluctantly granting

permission for some of us to actually enjoy ourselves and possibly even smile over the holiday

period. I mean, I don't wish to be too personal about Chris

witty, but he doesn't look as if he's had a good time in his entire life. Can you imagine

this guy actually enjoying himself? Can you imagine him actually laughing? Can you imagine

actually letting himself go? Can you imagine him dancing? Can you imagine doing all sorts of other

physical activity? No, me neither. I just don't think he's had any fun in his entire life. The ridiculous response as well from the assembled so-called journalist was as embarrassing as it was hopeless. Whose fault would it be if someone gives COVID to a relative? Pipeed up the sky replacement for Beth Rigby, who's clearly not any better.

ITN's genius wondered if the Prime Minister would encourage three families to party together in the

same room for five days, as if anyone's going to do that.

This morning's Daily Mirror has a supermarket advert as its front page with the message,

there's nothing quite like Christmas.

The actual front page is a disgrace.

It calls Boris Johnson a disgrace because he won't change the rules. I'm sure the executives of that newspaper, some of whom I know pretty well, will be enjoying their lavish festive parties on their lavish six-figure salaries. Meanwhile, Tobias Elwood, who was on this very radio station yesterday, admonishing Julia Hartley-Bruhrer

and telling her why we needed to lockdown even more in order to save ourselves for the future,

it turns out it's been to a Christmas party, wouldn't you know it?

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